Square-Enix has announced Star Ocean: Till the End of Time will be heading to the Playstation 4 as a PS2-on Playstation 4 title. The game will be launching in North America May 23, for $20.99 in digital form.
This version will support Playstation 4 trophies, share functionalities, and remote play.
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time was originally released back in 2004 for the Playstation 2.
Square-Enix has announced that the Nintendo Switch port of I am Setsuna will be getting exclusive DLC titled, “Temporal Battle Arena.”
The DLC adds a new party-on-party coliseum battle mode to the game, allowing players to upload their own battle data for other players to download and battle.
The “Temporal Battle Arena,” will launch this Thursday, April 13 as a downloadable patch.
You can check out the trailer of the new DLC below.
I am Setsuna is available for the Switch, Playstation 4, and PC.
Square Enix has announced the return of the Square Enix Surprise Box for the Spring. For only $9.99, players can get the Square Enix 2017 Spring Surprise Box featuring over $80 worth of exciting Steam titles. With this digital box, fans will receive 5 PC download games and a bonus Square Enix Store offering that is one spring treat gamers can’t pass up!
Players can preorder now as the contents of this exclusive deal will be announced and delivered after 4:00 AM PST on March 30, 2017. The offer is only valid for a very limited time from 4:00 AM PSTMarch 20, 2017 to 4:00 AM PSTMarch 29, 2017, so be sure to head over to the Square Enix Store and pick up your Surprise Box today.
Square Enix has announced the will release the latest patch 1.03 alongside the release of free “Champion Summon: Balthier” downloadable content the on March 23 for World of Final Fantasy.
Here are the notes on the patch:
Skip function for battle scenes added – Press the circle button to skip summons scenes such as Mega Mirage summons and Champion summons.
“Fast Forward” setting added to settings – Enable fast forward for battles and events through an input in the settings.
Battle response improvements – ATB bar fill conditions for standard encounters have improved, and you can input commands quicker than before.
“Sephiroth,” “Balthier,” and “Sora” added to battle BGM settings – If you have their corresponding Champion Medals, you’ll be able to choose their battle BGMs.
“Random” added to battle BGM.
HP and AP recovers at gates, save points, and when each chapter saves.
Square-Enix has released a new 27-minute gameplay video of NieR: Automata titled “Exploring Earth’s Distant Future”, showing off some of the gameplay systems, skills, and features.
Here is what is showcased:
“Reliquary” System – Players can return to where their characters were defeated to gain additional buffs, or even gain an ally to assist in their battle against the fearsome machines.
17 Different Pod Skills – Using “Pods,” your mini-robot companions, players can not only temporarily hover or be thrown distances to access additional areas, but each Pod can be programmed with a variety of offensive and defense skills, including lasers, hammers, and more. By using up to three Pods at the same time, players can also charge their skills to make them up to three times stronger.
“Plug-in-Chip” System – By installing chips into your android body, players can increase damage and add skills to help survive against enemies.
Riding System – Players can ride boars and other wildlife for quicker travel, while also using them to attack.
Quest Hub – As players immerse themselves in the desolate world, they can take on a variety of sub-quests from multiple Quest Hubs scattered throughout.
Fishing Minigame – Players can catch a variety of fish through this mini-game to sell or gain temporary beneficial status effect.
NieR: Automata will launch in North America on March 7 and the PC release will follow on March 10.
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